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  Course Description
Course Name : Turkey- US Relations

Course Code : IR 444

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 4

Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 6

Name of Lecturer(s) :

Learning Outcomes of the Course : To be able to learn to making first bilateral connection in Mediterranean : history and causes
To be able to learn about Ottoman- American trading connections
To be able to learn about Republic of Turkey and USA historical relations
To learn milesyones of Turkish- American relations in chronological timeline
To understand the Turkey´s importance in Us foreign policy

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : Relationship with the United States to begin Ottoman Empire from 1830 to date political, economic, commercial, and military co-operation to teach.

Course Contents : At the beginning of the 1800s the first Ottoman-US connection, Trade Agreements define the years 1830-1862;, differences and similarities between each two of the agreement, between Second World War . Post-TR-US states ´bilateral agreements´ the period of the Republic of Turkey and multilateral cooperation, important milestones problems in the 2000s, and attitudes.

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Class-room


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 INTRODUCTION COURSE : Attend to class. Interactive speech, meeting with students
2 The first US ships to enter for business relations with the United States and the Mediterranean 1830s. Issues related to the book to be read Interactive, discussion and comments
3 American-Ottoman Trading Relations Issues related to the book to be read Interactive, discussion and comments
4 During the WW, Turkish-US Reklations on economy, trade, political. Issues related to the book to be read Interactive, discussion and comments
5 Marshall Plan and Truman doctrine after the 2 WW Issues related to the book to be read Interactive, discussion and comments
6 Marshall Plan and Truman doctrine after the 2 WW Issues related to the book to be read Interactive, discussion and comments
7 MID TERM EXAM MID TERM EXAM MID TERM EXAM
8 Turkish- American Defence Partnership Issues related to the book to be read Interactive, discussion and comments
9 Bilateral Agreements between TR-US on agriculture and social areas. Issues related to the book to be read Interactive, discussion and comments
10 Political crises between Turkish US relations Issues related to the book to be read Interactive, discussion and comments
11 Political crises between Turkish US relations Issues related to the book to be read Interactive, discussion and comments
12 US importance and effect to Turkish Foreign Policy Issues related to the book to be read Interactive, discussion and comments
13 In 1980s Turkish US relations Issues related to the book to be read Interactive, discussion and comments
14 In 1990s Turkish US relations Issues related to the book to be read Interactive, discussion and comments
15 In 2000s Turkish US relations Issues related to the book to be read Interactive, discussion and comments
16/17 LAST COURSE OF SEMESTER : General Evaluation with students None Interactive, free-speech, discussion and comments


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Erhan Ç., Türk - Amerikan İlişkileri , iletişim Yayınları, Istanbul.2010
 Sönmezoğlu F. Türkiye - ABD İlişkileri ( 1923-1964 ), Der Yayınları.Istanbul.1996.
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 60
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 4 40
Total 100
Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40
 
Final Assessments 100
Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60
Total 100

  Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes
# Key Learning Outcome Contribution*
1 Develops skills of defining and analyzing the international, regional and national oriented issues, producing appropriate conflict-resolution techniques and negotiation skills. 3
2 Becomes skilful at following and interpreting different social areas in international and national levels and also applies the problem-solving oriented practices. 3
3 Uses Turkish, and at least one more foreign language, in accordance with the requirements of academic and work life. 2
4 Understands and interprets the feelings, thoughts and behaviors of related persons correctly; and expresses himself/herself in written and oral forms accurately. 3
5 Questions traditional approaches, practices and methods; and develops and applies new study methods if necessary. 1
6 Recognizes and implements social, scientific and professional ethical values. 1
7 Has the conceptual and theoretical competence to explain the phenomena in the disciplines of Political Science and International Relations. 1
8 Collects, reviews and analyzes the data obtained which necessary for modelling applications in the Social Science. 1
9 Improves his/herself constantly by defining educational requirements considering interests and talents in scientific, cultural, art and social fields besides career development. 0
10 Develops critical thinking skills. 5
11 In recognition of the need for lifelong learning, follows the latest developments in the field and improves himself/herself. 4
12 Individually and/or in a team, takes responsibility, leadership, and works effectively. 3
13 Identifies the international and national issues by methodologies used in the disciplines of Political Science and International Relations; chooses the appropriate analysis techniques across the issues and applies the appropriate empirical studies. 2
* Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).

  Student Workload - ECTS
Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
    Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 3 42
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 4 14 56
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 5 5
    Final Exam 1 10 10
Total Workload: 155
Total Workload / 25 (h): 6.2
ECTS Credit: 6